finance & accounting | Melbourne

Amanda joined Sharp and Carter’s Accounting and Finance team in 2018. She came from a large, international recruitment firm where she spent just under a year recruiting Accounting and Finance professional in Melbourne.

On the weekends, Amanda is found exploring Melbourne’s popular restaurants and bars. In her spare time, she enjoys being outdoors and spending time with friends and family.

Prior to commencing his career in recruitment, Anthony previously had over 8 years’ hands on experience within the Accounting profession, working predominantly in Business Services and Advisory with a medium sized Chartered Accounting firm in Bendigo. He is CPA qualified and has completed a Bachelor of Business majoring in Accounting from Latrobe University. Anthony now has 7 years Finance and Accounting recruitment experience across Melbourne, having managed teams within a large international firm, before joining Sharp & Carter as a Director and Owner in 2013.

Since hanging up the boots on a premiership winning country football career with Golden Square Football Club, you will find Anthony on weekends somewhere close to the MCG avidly following the Hawks.

Since completing a Bachelor of Sports Management and Business at the University of Ballarat (Now known as Federation University), Candace has been heavily involved in the Sporting Industry having worked for Yachting Victoria for 2 years, and more recently heading up a Netballing academy based in Melbourne’s South East.

Since joining Sharp & Carter in 2017, Candace has been keen to put her management and interpersonal skills to use in a corporate setting.

Candace is a keen traveller having set foot in the U.S. and New Zealand with plenty more to tick off the bucket list. Most weekends you can find Candace strutting her stuff as on the netball court, playing in the Mornington Peninsula FNL. Other hobbies include working out, eating, and socialising with mates.

EXPERIENCES AND QUALIFICATIONS THAT BROUGHT CHRISTIAN TO SHARP & CARTER

Christian graduated from Monash University with a Bachelor of Commerce, before pursuing a Graduate Accountant position at the Department of Treasury & Finance. After moving to London and initially working in Corporate Finance with Invensys PLC, he started his recruitment career in 2002 with a large international firm.

Over the next 10 years he led teams and specialised in Finance and Accounting recruitment in London, Melbourne and Perth, from accounting support/clerical positions right through to the executive search level. Moving to Sharp & Carter in 2013 as a Director and Owner, he manages the business, while actively recruiting senior and executive level finance positions.

Christian is a passionate Sydney Swans supporter, lives in Lancefield in country Victoria and on weekends enjoys spending time with his wife and four daughters.

David has over 6 years Finance and Accounting recruitment experience, having started out his career in large international firm. Prior to moving into recruitment, he had 2 years’ Accounting experience, working in Business Services and Advisory with a Mid Tier Chartered Accounting firm. He has degrees in Commerce and Arts from The University of Melbourne.

With a passion for sports, David counts himself as a keen Collingwood, Liverpool and LA Lakers supporter. A lover of sun and surf, he tries to get down to Victoria’s coastline as often as he can.

EXPERIENCES AND QUALIFICATIONS THAT BROUGHT HADLEIGH TO SHARP & CARTER

Hadleigh has over 7 years recruitment experience, having started out at a large internationally listed firm, and looks after Senior Finance and Executive Search recruitment across Melbourne.

He holds degrees in Commerce and Arts (Hons 1st Class) from Monash University, has a strong academic interest in Australian industry policy, and has previous experience as a small business operator and as a music teacher.

When Hadleigh is not appearing on television quiz shows, he is travelling between Switzerland and Australia, cycling around Melbourne, or following Collingwood in the AFL.

Harley has over 9 years of recruitment and search experience, having started out as a Research Associate in a top tier global executive search firm.

He has specialised in Finance and Accounting recruitment for the past 7 years. Prior to this he had 7 years’ Accounting experience, working in Business Services and Advisory with a small CBD based Chartered Accounting firm. He has degrees in Commerce and Economics (Hons 1st Class) from Monash University.

On weekends you’ll find Harley either on the golf course or watching his beloved Magpies. It is well known on the street that his three young sons are also Collingwood fans, and they were both decked out in black and white before they could walk or talk!

Prior to joining Sharp & Carter Haydn graduated from the University of Notre Dame in Western Australia with a Bachelor of Commerce. He brings with him over 4 years of recruitment experience, having worked for BHP Billiton and a large international recruitment firm across both the Perth and Melbourne markets.

Haydn specialises in the recruitment of permanent roles within the Qualified Accounting space at a junior to intermediate level across Melbourne.

On the weekends, Haydn can be seen running down the wing of St James Park playing for the mighty Swinburne Razorbacks or on the tennis court trying to bring back the art of the “serve and volley”. An avid sports fan Haydn madly follow’s his beloved Fremantle Dockers and New Orleans Pelicans where he is often left questioning why he chose such perennial battlers.

Jacob has over 7 years of Finance and Accounting recruitment experience across both the Melbourne and Perth markets. After graduating from Monash University, Jacob commenced his recruitment career with a large international firm where he focused on accounting roles in the South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne before transferring to Perth for a two year secondment.

Jacob focuses on the East and South Eastern suburbs market and has great relationships with a number of large corporates and SMEs.

Jacob is a diehard North Melbourne supporter who spends most of his time outside of work watching old Wayne Carey highlights whilst enjoying a beer with his mates.

A graduate from both Monash University and RMIT University with Bachelor of Commerce and Juris Doctorate degrees respectively, Jason is a self-proclaimed “jack of all trades” with over ten years of combined experience working across the diverse areas of risk management, financial services regulatory reporting, business banking and recruitment. Prior to joining Sharp & Carter, Jason’s previous 5 years of recruitment experience was within a large multinational recruitment agency specialising in contract recruitment.

On the weekends, Tranny (an aspiring, but most likely delusional chef) can be found scouring Melbourne’s foods markets searching high and low for fresh produce. Not content on finding the cheapest deals on offer, it is well known on the street that haggling is not beyond him. A die-hard Western Bulldogs supporter, the dream to travel with the team as the club’s official orange-peeler still burns eternal.

EXPERIENCES AND QUALIFICATIONS THAT BROUGHT JONATHON TO SHARP & CARTER

Now in his seventh year of recruiting Finance and Accounting roles with Sharp & Carter, Jonathon maintains a strong network of immediately available professionals ready to fill interim and contract vacancies. He has a large and loyal client base that range from ASX listed organisations right through to SMEs and smaller growing business.

Outside of work hours, you will quite often find Jonathon dining out with his wife, friends or family at some of the great food and wine establishments that Victoria has to offer, travelling, or out and about looking at property as he has a keen interest in real estate.

Having graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce from Melbourne University, Krystle started in Marketing/Public Relations at a global Property Development firm. It was here that Krystle learnt the importance of culture within an organisation and effective communication, which lead her into pursuing her career in Recruitment.

Krystle has a strong and loyal network of relationship with senior professionals within the South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne, and is well connected with reputable ASX listed companies and small SMEs. Her passion for recruitment derives from engaging and networking with people from different walks of life.

Out of work, Krystle spends most of her time at the gym, eating out with friends and belting out a tune at the karaoke bar.

Lucy completed her Bachelor of Arts Degree from The University of Birmingham in the UK before starting her career in Recruitment. Prior to joining Sharp & Carter in 2017, she had over two years of experience recruiting finance individuals into FTSE and Blue-chip organisations in the UK.

Lucy loves to travel, having recently backpacked around Asia, Indonesia and Australia. On the weekend Lucy can be found exploring Melbourne’s food and wine scene.

Nancy started her career with a global investment bank before joining a Big 4 Chartered Accounting firm in Audit. Whilst there, she did a secondment into the Human Capital team where she discovered her passion for people and recruitment.

She now has 5 years Finance and Accounting experience having commenced her recruitment career with a large international firm. She has a double degree in Commerce and Arts from The University of Melbourne.

A Monash University graduate with a Bachelor of Science majoring in Psychology, Shivani started off her career in HR within a large multinational organisation before transitioning into recruitment. Shivani commenced her recruitment career at a large international firm, and has over 4 years’ experience within the Accounting and Finance sector, specialising within the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

Outside of work you will find Shivani being a food enthusiast exploring new restaurants, checking out new gigs and enjoying yoga and Pilates. She loves having a wine or two with mates, supporting Hawthorn and most importantly, planning her next overseas trip!

After completing a Bachelor of Commerce at Monash University, Stephen spent 10 years leading Finance and Accounting recruitment teams with a large international firm before founding Sharp & Carter in 2009.

In founding Sharp & Carter he set out to build a business that aligned to his values of respect, care, generosity and treating everyone that he meets well. He has always loved recruitment in the way it enables him to have a positive impact on people’s professional lives and has gained many life long friends along the journey.

Outside of work Stephen enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, playing golf, basketball, cycling with his friends and generally fitting in as much exercise as his old creaking bones will handle.

Accounting Support | Melbourne

Adam has 5 years’ of Finance and Accounting recruitment experience across the South Eastern Melbourne market.

After graduating from Monash University with his commerce degree, he commenced his recruitment career with a large international firm focusing on the recruitment of mid to senior level finance professionals.

Outside of work, he plays football for Old Haileybury and enjoys getting out on the golf course.

Artemis started her career at an international recruitment agency where she spent over a year and a half specialising in the recruitment of Accounting Support roles.

In 2016 she was nominated for the AICM “Recruiter of the Year” award, before joining Sharp & Carter to work across the North/West Accounting Support market.

Arty brings with her a wealth of strong relationships with both candidates and clients, and a desire to support her clients in building a great culture, and strong team to drive their business forward.

Arty is a non-stop ball of energy. When she’s not bouncing around the office she can usually be found in the gym, sipping espresso martinis, or getting into the latest fashion trends in fitness apparel.

Having commenced his career in a large international firm, Chris now has over 9 years’ recruitment experience across the Accounting Support space, specialising in Accounts Payable/Receivable, Credit and Payroll positions. He is a Partner and oversees Sharp & Carter’s Accounting Support team.

Chris also has degrees in Arts and Commerce (majoring in Banking and Finance) from Deakin University.

Chris is a passionate sports follower, particularly when it comes to NBA and AFL. Being a diehard Carlton supporter, Chris usually spends his Monday mornings in a dark corner wondering what went wrong.

Daniel has 8 years of Accounting Support recruitment experience across the Melbourne market. After graduating from Australian Catholic University, Daniel commenced his recruitment career with a large international firm and now Manages Sharp and Carter’s Accounting Support team.

Daniel has specifically focused on recruiting Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll positions from the junior though to the senior level and has formed excellent relationships with a large number of large corporate firms as well as SME’s

Daniel enjoys keeping fit and loves following all sports, in particular the Western Bulldogs and Arsenal.

Fiona joined the Sharp & Carter team in 2014 with an extensive background in accounting, spanning industries such as Retail, IT Marketing, and Security Services. She has a degree in Commerce majoring in Accounting from Swinburne University.

Outside of work Fiona is a keen traveller and is always thinking of her next holiday to a destination where the sun is shining. You will often find her down at the beach with her dog (or friends), or spending quality time with her beautiful family.

Giuliana has 2 years of accounting support recruitment experience across the Melbourne market. She completed her Bachelor in Psychological Science at La Trobe University and has previously gained experience working in a Psychology clinic where she was able to apply her theoretical studies in practical situations. She now draws on this day to day to ensure the best outcomes for both candidates and clients.

Outside of work Giuliana has a strong passion for travelling, food, and sci-fi & fantasy movies.

Tiarne has over 4 years recruitment experience, focusing on the Northern and Western suburbs of Melbourne. Prior to moving into recruitment, she worked in Office Management and Administration for an Insolvency/Accounting firm. She has completed studies in Management of Human Resources at Swinburne University.

On the weekend, you will find Tiarne playing Netball or performing a waltz in a ballroom showcase.

FINANCE & ACCOUNTING | SYDNEY

After completing a Bachelor of Commerce at Griffith University Damien entered the recruitment industry in 2002 working with both a multinational and a high-growth boutique.

Damien has partnered with some of the world’s leading corporates, local listed and non-listed entities, as well as diverse SMEs in providing Accounting and Finance recruitment. Over this period Damien has established and led teams, accomplished a broad network of professionals, and been recognised through industry awards.

Outside of work Damien enjoys time with his wife and two sons. You will generally find Damien spending time on the water fishing with his boys around the Hawkesbury.

David graduated with a Bachelor of Economics majoring in Economics & Accounting from the University of Sydney before joining Sharp & Carter in 2016.

David recently completed the Sharp & Carter Graduate Program and is now focusing on temporary recruitment in the Qualified space from the Sydney CBD to Macquarie Park.

You’ll find David jamming out on his guitar, bass or kit on the weekend and venturing to gig’s around the Sydney/ Newcastle area. A muso at heart you’ll find him attempting to sing and dreaming of the days when he used to have much longer hair and a bushier beard.

Jeff is coming into his 12th year in recruitment and has proven himself to be a key player within the qualified accounting market. Having specialised primarily within the Western Sydney market Jeff has forged strong relationships with market leaders across numerous industries. He has exclusive relationships across both the client and candidate sectors which is a testament to his strong reputation in the market. Jeff has joined our Sharp and Carter Sydney team and will continue to develop and drive our key clients and candidates across Sydney’s executive market.

Outside of work Jeff is a keen golfer, enjoys watching his beloved West Tigers in the NRL, and spending time with his wife and son.

Nabil brings to Sharp and Carter his large international firm experience where he specialises in Qualified Finance and Accounting across Western Sydney. Nabil is as a “passionate” recruiter with an enthusiastic and people-centric approach.

Completing his Bachelors Degree in Human Resources and Industrial Relations, Nabil built a strong foundation and knowledge base which allows him to partner and build strong relationships with his clients and candidates.

On the weekends Nabil likes to spend time with mates watching the footy, playing the guitar or at at the gym. Nabil is a massive foodie and will travel anywhere for a good meal.

Patrick graduated from the University of Technology, Sydney with a Bachelor of Business before joining Sharp & Carter at the beginning of 2017 as a consultant.

Away from work Patrick likes to pursue his keen interest in horseracing, whether watching on from the track or following his families horses. Known to friends as a bit of a ‘David Attenborough’ he enjoys nothing more than being outdoors as well as escaping to the country to see family and friends.

Rosie has 19 years recruitment experience specialising in Accounting and Finance, both temporary and permanent recruitment, although over the last 8 years she has specialised in Permanent recruitment

Rosie has gained experience working internationally and managing small teams and also has had experience within the Recruitment Processing Outsourcing (RPO) model. Rosie joined Sharp and Carter in May 2016 in a job share arrangement and is passionately focused on South West Sydney and Western Sydney with Sarah Fitzgerald specializing in permanent recruitment.

On the weekends Rosie loves nothing more than to catch up with her family or friends for an early breakfast or a long walk. She also loves nothing more than to plan her annual overseas trip usually to somewhere in Europe, Italy and Croatia being her favourite destinations.

Sarah has more than 14 years’ experience in recruitment focusing on accounting and finance placements in Western Sydney. Having worked across the transactional and support markets in her early career, she now focuses on mid-level and senior finance roles. The last 14 years has seen Sarah work with some of the most reputable agencies both in a team management capacity and running highly successful recruitment desks across Western Sydney and Brisbane. In 2016 Sarah joined Sharp & Carter to help establish our Western Sydney office at Eastern Creek. Working alongside Rosie Border in a job share capacity she focuses on recruiting permanent positions in the senior finance markets across the Greater Western Sydney region.

A true “Westie” Sarah is a passionate Bulldogs and Blues supporter and is known to get loud and rowdy at games. She is an avid foodie and wine lover who enjoys cooking and eating out at Sydney’s best pubs and restaurants and is usually seen with a glass of red in hand. She enjoys planning holidays, reading books, travelling, supporting local events near her hometown of Camden and most of all spending time with her husband, son and will be welcoming a little lady into the family in early 2019.

Simon has over 9 years recruitment experience across the Finance & Accounting space having led teams within a large international firm, before joining Sharp & Carter as the Director of NSW and establishing the two Sydney offices in 2015. He personally specialises in the recruitment of Senior Accounting Professionals.

He completed a Bachelor of Business from Monash University which included a semester studying abroad in Italy. He is a keen traveller having travelled through Europe, Asia, North & South America.

Moving to Sydney to get away from the cold Melbourne weather, Simon enjoys keeping fit and healthy and is a fan of any form of sport, with his passion being AFL and cricket.

Terry graduated from the University of Technology in Sydney with a Bachelor of Business prior to starting his career at an international recruitment firm specialising in Finance & Accounting. After successfully excelling his career in that market for the past 5 years, Terry joined Sharp & Carter with a pure focus on the Mid/Senior Finance sector in Western Sydney.

On the weekends you will find Terry playing soccer in the NSW state league where he has built a credible reputation after representing our Australian National Team at a younger age.

When Terry is not playing soccer you may catch him at a classy fine dining restaurant sipping on a red wine or having a cocktail by the beach.

ACCOUNTING SUPPORT | SYDNEY

Jonathan graduated from Macquarie University with a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Marketing before launching his recruitment career at an international recruitment firm specialising in Finance & Accounting. Jonathan joined Sharp and Carter specialising in Accounting Support positions such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and Assistant Accountants.

On the weekends Jonathan can be found playing basketball around on a local court perfecting his jumpshot or hanging out with his mates. Jonathan has a passion for travel and hopes to add to his already impressive list of visited countries in the coming years.

After graduating from the University of Technology Sydney, Niall kick started his recruitment career with Sharp & Carter. After excelling at the graduate program, he became a consultant in early 2017. Niall specialises in Accounting Support positions; which include Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and Assistant Accountants.

Outside of work Niall has a strong passion for sports and can always be found on the rugby or cricket field. He is also known for knocking out a tune or two on the guitar.

Rima is a veteran when it comes to recruitment – her first role straight out of high school was a Receptionist with a recruitment firm, and within a short time she found herself leading and managing a successful Temp Desk. Rima has lived and breathed recruitment for over 12 years, she has a true and invested passion for her job and thrives on building relationships.

Rima recently joined Sharp & Carter where she manages Transactional Accounting across North West Sydney.

You’ll most likely find Rima at the gym (or talking about getting to the gym) in order to burn off all the chocolate she ate the night before while watching her favourite reality shows! It’s either that or online shopping..